Yellow Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse and drain the rice.
2. 2
   Heat the oil in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
3. 3
   Add the rice and turmeric or saffron and stir on high heat for a minute or two.
4. 4
   Add the water and salt, cover, and bring to a boil on high heat.
5. 5
   Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook covered for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed.
6. 6
   Fluff the rice with a fork, cover, and let sit until ready to serve.
7. 7
   Brown rice is fine in this recipe; it just takes longer to cook, about 40 minutes of simmering.
8. 8
   Yellow Rice is the perfect bed for Black Beans with Pickled Red Onions (page 58), West Indian Red Beans (page 69), Shrimp Curry with Snow Peas (page 165), Roasted Vegetable Curry (page 53), and Flounder with Herbed Lemon Butter (page 159).